58th Takavar Division of Shahroud

58 Zolfaghar Commando Division, Shahroud (Persian: لشکر تکاور ۵۸ ذوالفقار شاهرود) is a Takavar (commando) division of the Ground Forces of Islamic Republic of Iran Army based in Shahroud, Semnan Province.[1]

58th Takavar Division
لشگر ۵۸ تکاور
Country Iran
Branch Ground Force
TypeTakavar
RoleSpecial operations
SizeDivision
Garrison/HQShahroud, Semnan Province
Nickname(s)"Zolfaghar" (ذوالفقار)
EngagementsIran–Iraq War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Yaghoub Aliyari
Ataollah Salehi

The founder and the first commander of the brigade was Yaghoub Aliyari.

References

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  1. ^ "بازديد فرمانده نيروي زميني ارتش از لشگر 58 ذوالفقار". Fars News Agency. Retrieved 15 January 2016.